Pediatric Pulmonologist - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, CT seeks a Pediatric Pulmonologist to diagnose, treat, and manage children and young adults with complex respiratory conditions in an on-site, full-time role.

The position emphasizes interdisciplinary care within an academic model, with opportunities for teaching, research, and participation in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of Pediatric Fellowship training.
• Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; if not, board certified in Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat pediatric patients with respiratory conditions.
• Order and interpret clinical tests and imaging; formulate care plans.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate with specialists as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, teaching, and academic activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-based care

Evidence-based medicine

Education

MD/DO degree

Pediatric Fellowship training

Job description

Pediatric Pulmonologist - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Hartford, CT, United States (On-site)

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Connecticut Children’s offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here .

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Pulmonologist position will be responsible to diagnose, treat and manage children, adolescent and young adult patients with simple to complex conditions to including but not limited to chronic cough, recurrent pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic mechanical ventilation, interstitial lung disease and sleep disordered breathing and related conditions, etc. The Pediatric Pulmonologist is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care according to standards of practice. The Pulmonologist functions as a member of an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated academic model.

Responsibilities

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat pediatric patients.
Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient.
Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results, clinical examinations and perform physical examinations in formulating a diagnosis, plan of care and documenting in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and the Division’s policies and procedures.
Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient.
Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition as necessary.
Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided.
Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital.
Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model.
Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
Participate in peer review, development and consultation.
Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
Academic/scholarly work and division citizenship as per division chief.
Participates in 24 HR Pediatric Call Coverage
Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports but oversees Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs & PAs).

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE REQUIRED

MD, DO degree
Completed Pediatric Fellowship training

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Pulmonology
If not Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology must be board certified in Pediatrics)
Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut
Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate

Connecticut Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5852
• Posting Date 10/23/2026, 08:21 PM
• Job Shift Varies
• Locations 85 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, US (On-site)